Fanboys Vs. Zombies #1

Fanboys vs. Zombies, from Boom! Studios, is a genre nerd’s wet dream come true. The following of the classic zombie film formula, combined with an interesting location make this a must read for every die-hard zombie fan. Each year hordes of fans flock to sunny California to bask in all the glory of the nerdiest place on Earth, Comic-con. The wrecking crew, a group of six friends, are no strangers to the hectic convention, meeting there each year. However, this year will be unlike any before it, after a random attendee consumes some toxic convention food. Setting into motion a scenario that genre fans across the globe, often daydream about, a zombie uprising.

With zombies popping up every where, and the genre clearly becoming a permanent part of modern pop culture, there has been an endless influx of people hoping to cash in on its popularity, often completely missing what makes many of the early films so captivating. Fanboys vs. Zombies is not one of these series’, clearly, this book is the product of authentic fans, and its attention to detail pays off, creating an unforgettable read.

The writing is fresh, clever, and often very humorous, creating an almost “what if? Kevin Smith made a zombie film” sort of vibe, Mallrats meets Day of the Dead. Sam Humphries does a great job at capturing the essence of conventions and the sort of people you can expect to cross paths with if you ever choose to attend one. Packed full of nerdy Easter eggs and references, readers up to date on their pop culture will find themselves grinning ear to ear. This first issue never misses a beat, strong character development, excellent pacing, and an abundance of memorable panels.

Jerry Gaylord is an amazing artist, and deserves to be on every comic fan’s radar. His artistic image flawlessly brings the story to life, creating an almost cinematic experience. The entire convention atmosphere is seamlessly recreated, each of the characters personalities can almost be explained based solely on their visual representations. The cartoony, yet modern look really creates a total package comic that is sure to leave readers dying for the next issue to drop.

Zombie fans rejoice, and prepare to ad another title to your pull lists, Fanboys vs. Zombies is a stellar addition to the genre, and has tons of potential to become a house hold name among comic and zombie fans alike.